[hopeandchuck]

This may not help coming from someone like me who is new to all of this, but i am rpoud of you that you are picking yourself back up and moving forward. Life was not meant to always be easy, and we are not perfect. Dont think of it as a mess up, just think of it as something you learn from and move forward. Your doing great considering you just got over a depression period in your life. YOU CAN DO THIS...look from today on and now in your past, thats why its called a past. Your doing great today so thats a positive thing in the right direction already. I hope you all the luck and just tell yourself I CAN DO IT AND IM SO WORTH IT

[cmomof2kids]

Thank you sweety that was so sweet of you. I do want to keep trying. I will keep going.

[rnred05]

Spice! Hi just wanted to drop by and check out how things were going with you! I lost one pound this past week!! Thankfully I did not gain, I really was kinda worried. I was even more worried that I didn't lose at all so I am so gratefull for that 1 pound!! It is one pound that is gone forever!! Hope you had a great monday and a great rest of the week also!!
Tiff

[spice2621]

WOW! That is a lot of useful information...thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I will really check it out. Yeah I am doing pretty good without the phen too. I hope to lose 45 pounds within the next 6 months...but time will tell. I hope you have a great weekend!

Originally Posted by deetimes

HITT or high intensity interval training is an easy way to burn all those fat and calories in your body without exerting yourself much. This mode of interval training with much higher and intense cardio level has become a rage in bodybuilding industry, for its benefit of helping a body burn fat to a greater extent.

The major benefit of HITT or high intensity interval training is that it lets you lose all the fat. HITT is also known as conventional form cardio vascular exercise, with better and efficient outcome for every workout lover or bodybuilder.

The very old form of cardiovascular workouts talked about losing weight by exercising at low intensity or low interval for a longer period of time, but high intensity interval training is a modern form of cardio that depends on the technique of working out intensely at an interval ranging from light to moderate level.

This very fact that HITT works opposite to conventional cardiovascular technique, makes it as the upgraded version of the latter form of exercise.

Since, high intensity interval training technique is based on intense workouts with low and medium pace in alteration, rather than a continuous pace, therefore it also tends to burn more fat and that too in less time span.

The major benefit of HITT or high intensity interval training is the fact that on a normal exercise routine your body gets accustomed to the pace and exertion and thus does not lose the amount of calories you wished for.

Also by becoming accustomed to the intensity of normal cardio exercise your body also starts conserving some calories, as it goes in a steady or stable mode. So when working with alternate and intense level of exercise, your body is not able to go into a steady or stable state and thus keeps on losing or burning fat and calories without getting a chance to store them.

HITT also has its cons which makes it 'not-suitable' for a particular category of people involved in workouts or cardio trainings. The very reason is the level of intensity involved in it, which makes it risky for people having medical constraints like those having heart or cardiovascular difficulties.

Another reason that makes some people stay away from benefits of HITT is the fact that not every one is capable enough to workout at the requirement of this high intensity interval training program, for it requires a greater physical input.

This form of cardio may sound tough and little too unreasonable, but there are techniques to make yourself accustomed to the intensity and level of HITT. The trick here is to begin at a low pace for 5 to 6 minutes, increasing the pace to high speed and then again coming back to 4 to 6 minutes of low pace workout, finally moving on to 2 to 3 minutes of low pace along with high paced workout.

The basic idea behind the high intensity interval training is of doing a cardiovascular exercise (ranging from cycling, brisk walking, running, and treadmill walking or elliptical training) with alternate level of pace including a half or full minute interval or break before change of pace from low to high or high to low. All this is based on the aim of progressive fat burn result in much quicker and faster way, therefore for every bodybuilder HITT or high intensity interval training makes a sense when indulge in a strict fat burn or weight loss regime.

You can always reduce your gym time by introducing high intensity interval training in your weekly exercise routine, as with HITT you need not spend regular amount of hours you do on normal level of training, also with HITT you need to workout only 4 to 5 times a week or may be even 3 to 4 times depending upon the level of intensity you are involved in.

HITT is easily disguised with the amount of huffing and puffing it brings to a person, so if you are sweating and breathing good then you are burning all your fat with high intensity interval training version of modern exercise.

General HIIT Guidelines which everyone should follow as they start practicing the HIIT regime regularly:

Prior to starting with HIIT training, always make sure you have the potential to work out for at least 20 to 30 minutes at no less than 70-85% of your expected maximum heart rate, without draining yourself to a limit.

Also, it is very important to warm up and cool down for 5 minutes, every time, before and after each HIIT session.

While recovery intervals, if your heart rate does not go down back to nearly 70% of your maximum heart rate, it means that you need to cut down your intense work intervals and extend your recovery intervals.

Always keep in mind that HIIT is designed for people whose key interests are enhancing their cardiovascular fitness, stamina and fat loss, on the whole, without losing the muscle mass they already retain.

Since it is an intense mode of workout, you are required to give your complete effort and intense level of output before you switch your pace level from high to medium or low. In simple words, exercise as hard and as intensely as you can and then go back to a 2 or 3 minute of low pace workout to recover. This is the very reason that makes HITT a faster and quicker form of workout.

For those involved in a routine high intensity interval training program, it is advised that do not ignore the importance of taking a minute or 30 second interval when changing the pace. Also, stop and calm down when feeling chest pain or having trouble in breathing. This is also why even those who are new to the muscle building routine tend to ignore HITT. Thus, the intense level of program in HITT is not recommended for any person who comes in the category of either having a health problem or being a newcomer, unless the physician or the doctor has given them a go for performing such level of cardiovascular activities


What is the optimum time to exercise? There are some times that are better than
others to obtain the best results. Of course, the most important part of any exercise
regimen it to simply do it. The truth is that no matter when you exercise you will
burn fat, assuming it is a good workout. In order to obtain the most benefit you
should consider exercising in the morning. As a matter of fact, you should exercise
before breakfast.

There a three benefits to working out early in the morning before breakfast.

The first is that your levels of stored carbohydrates and muscle are at a low when you
first get up (it helps to not eat before bed). You'll wake up with lower carb levels which
the best environment for burning fat instead of carbs. The reason for this is that
carbohydrates are your body's primary energy source. When this is in short supply your
system taps into its secondary resource, which is body fat.

On the other hand, when you workout after eating, the only thing that you accomplish is
burning the carbohydrates that you have just consumed. It will take longer to get to the
fat that you desire to burn.

The second benefit is the afterburn effect. Not only will you be burning fat during your
workout, that fat will continue to burn when the workout is through. What happens is
that an intense workout will keep your metabolism elevated for hours.

The third reason for early morning exercise is biochemical. You will release endorphins
when you workout. It will elevate you mood and will likely stay with you all day.

Exercise can be an unwelcome chore. Most of us tend to procrastinate and try to put
if off until later in the day. Choosing an activity that we enjoy, such a walking or riding
a bicycle, is different. When you commit to this morning activity, you will gotten it out
of the way. At the same time you free your mind from having to perform this activity
later in the day. It is also true that by putting it off until later that you will feel to
tired and blow it off altogether.

It goes with saying that many of us do not like to get up in the morning. Not everyone
is a morning person. What is it that you have to do to get up early and motivate yourself
to get going.

Well, keep in mind that you are changing your habits and that your goal is to lose weight.
This should be in the front of your mind. Simply stay focused on your goal. This goal
of losing weight and thus improving your health is a challenge. Completing this challenge
will give you a sense of satisfaction.

This satisfaction is both psychological and physiological. Psychological due to the sense
of accomplishment. Physical because your body releases endorphins into your system.
Endorphins create a natural high that create a genuine sense of well being.

You'll find that endorphins will reduce stress, improve your mood and your outlook on life.
By getting up early and get your exercise done you'll feel a sense of completion and
accomplishment that will stay with you throughout the entire day. Remember, exercise is
essential to any weight loss program

[spice2621]

Yeah I know how you feel. I look in the mirror and think..why did I let myself go...but hey we are working at it now...and we will feel great once we loose atleast 1/2 of our goal. We will be fine with everyones support. Keep me updated with your progress and I will do the same. Have a good weekend!

Originally Posted by cmomof2kids

Hey long time no see! Well Im starting over. ANd Im ashamed. I went through a horrible depression. I get my Phen Monday. I have already been counting calories today. A little over 1100 so far. I am working on my 3rd 20 oz water bottle too. I think Im doing pretty darn good without Phen but I need it to jump start me. I read my journal all the way through 2day and cried. Man I just dont know why I ever let this happen.

[spice2621]

Awww that was sweet...thank you! Congrads on your loss and keep up the great work!

Originally Posted by hopeandchuck

This may not help coming from someone like me who is new to all of this, but i am rpoud of you that you are picking yourself back up and moving forward. Life was not meant to always be easy, and we are not perfect. Dont think of it as a mess up, just think of it as something you learn from and move forward. Your doing great considering you just got over a depression period in your life. YOU CAN DO THIS...look from today on and now in your past, thats why its called a past. Your doing great today so thats a positive thing in the right direction already. I hope you all the luck and just tell yourself I CAN DO IT AND IM SO WORTH IT

[spice2621]

That is wonderful to hear...another pound gone bye bye...and not to return..I hope you have a great weekend and take care!

Originally Posted by rnred05

Spice! Hi just wanted to drop by and check out how things were going with you! I lost one pound this past week!! Thankfully I did not gain, I really was kinda worried. I was even more worried that I didn't lose at all so I am so gratefull for that 1 pound!! It is one pound that is gone forever!! Hope you had a great monday and a great rest of the week also!!
Tiff

[spice2621]

Hello there!!! How has everyone been? I have not been on in a while..my badd...I have been so busy running around and doing some of everything. But you all were on my mind. What have yall been up too? I made my cardio challange goal..yeah!!! I plan on changing up my exercising next week too...well I will check on you all later...oh and I weigh in tomorrow..yeah!